Ventarrón Archaeological Complex
Ventarrón · Collud
Initial Period 2500–500 BCE·Early coastal Formative·🇵🇪 Lambayeque, Peru
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About Ventarrón Archaeological Complex
Oldest mural complex 240 m with deer-net polychrome 2000 BCE (oldest mural in Americas), Collud 250 m platform, Initial Period 2500–500 BCE.
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Early coastal Formative in Lambayeque; type-site demonstrating temple-pyramid with murals and regional exchange.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Ventarrón Archaeological Complex within Initial Period 2500–500 BCE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Early coastal Formative ceremonial center for temple-pyramid with murals
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.2500–500 BCE
- Period
- Initial Period 2500–500 BCE
- Culture
- Early coastal Formative
- Builders
- Early Formative builders
- Purpose
- Temple-pyramid with murals
- Abandoned
- c.500 BCE
- Rediscovered
- 2007 Ignacio Alva
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c.2500–500 BCE
Ventarrón Archaeological Complex construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
6.7986° S · 79.7531° W · 80 m · 2 mapped features
Ventarrón Archaeological Complex central feature
featureMain architectural feature
6.7986° S · 79.7531° WVentarrón Archaeological Complex secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
6.7976° S · 79.7521° W
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